Intersections around Merced County can prove dangerous for even safe motorists. You can trust that another driver will obey the rules of an intersection with stop signs, but other motorists may not be paying attention and completely miss a stop. That mistake can put anyone else passing through in danger.
Merced County Emergency Management Officials see the results of driver carelessness every day as they respond to vehicle impacts. The county documented 1,495 total crashes in 2019. Those crashes left 2,216 victims injured and tragically claimed 54 lives.
Merced County Collision Kills One and Leaves Four Injured
A fiery crash south of Merced claimed one life Saturday evening. The Fresno Bee reported the crash happened near El Nido on Sandy Mush Road near Highway 59 around 6:30 p.m. on December 12, 2020.
The California Highway Patrol reports a 58-year-old man driving a Chevy Blazer was tragically killed after failing to stop at a stop sign. He advanced in front of a Ford F-150 pick-up and the vehicles collided going up to 60 miles per hour. The Chevy Blazer caught fire after the crash.
Four people in the pick-up were treated for injuries, with three of them taken to the hospital. The cause of the crash has not been released by investigators.
Help for Merced County Accident Victims
After a devastating vehicle collision, insurance companies should be the first to step up to help injured victims in their recovery. This is the reason we pay insurance premiums, to protect ourselves and others hurt in an accident.
Victims who are seriously hurt in an accident can file a claim for damages against the insurance company of the at-fault driver to try to gain help paying for medical bills and to recoup the loss of salary while victims have been away from work. Civil lawsuits generally target insurance companies and not the drivers themselves.
Insurance agents can make things difficult for victims by withholding or stalling benefits. There are times when a family affected by a terrible accident can have financial issues trying to pay hospital costs and even monthly bills. Compensation from an insurance company is not a bonus. It can be vitally needed by victims and their families just to stay afloat.
Contact a Merced County Auto Accident Attorney
If you or your family has been the victims of a careless driver, make sure the insurance companies can’t turn their backs on your physical, emotional, and financial suffering. Put an attorney on your side to let the insurance agents know that they can’t get away with treating your family unfairly.
After an accident involving a serious injury, contact an experienced Merced car accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
